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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,892

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $18,300
Base Invoice $20,877 $17,430
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 135  
Sunroof 695 750
Cargo net   40
Side curtain airbags 328  
Satellite radio 270  
MP3-compatible player 112  
Sunroof 577 655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,550 790
Options (change) 1,287 687
Destination 590 775
Total Price $24,540 $19,865
Total Invoice $22,754 $18,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year20062013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,540$19,865
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,540$18,985
Total Invoice$22,754$18,892
Adjustments for Features0-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,754$18,055

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$2,320$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in104.3 in
Length188.8 in170.9 in
Width71.4 in69.9 in
Height69.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft30.0 ft3

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